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California's gas prices, well above the national average, have gone into overdrive, topping $6 a gallon in October. Why is gas so expensive in a state that's synonymous with the automobile?

Top Democrats have said recently that some GOP opposition to President Obama and his agenda is based on race. It's an explosive message that might drive Democratic voters to the polls.

The top stories for January 6, 2026, including a chat with federal judge Thomas Cullen about his Young Adult fiction novel.

The Justice Department has sued Visa, accusing the giant payments company of seeking to monopolize the debit card business.

The top stories for February 6, 2026, including new proposed Virginia gun measures that don't have unanimous backing from Democrats, and a new attempt to overturn the murder conviction of Jens Soering.

NPR's Tovia Smith profiles Andrew Card, who is expected to become White House chief of staff in a Bush administration. A longtime Bush family loyalist, Card is seen as a tough manager, but one who has the ability to reach across party lines.

Auto insurance companies often use credit history as a factor in setting premiums

Brazil's banks started giving easy credit about eight years ago. The country was booming, and a new consumer class was created, fueling growth. But that boom is now over, and Brazilians are some of the most indebted people in the world.

The top stories for March 6, 2026, including Virginia's Parole Board having too few members to act on freeing inmates, UVA's Board of Visitors affirms Scott Beardsley as the new president, and Jefferson Center head Cyrus Pace reflects as he departs for a new job.

You have to give Louisville basketball player Kevin Ware credit. He's a really good sport. The sophomore who broke his leg last weekend delivered David Letterman's Top 10 list Thursday night. No. 1: "At least my bracket's not busted."